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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,318
Posted By coalminecanary
I ended up just sanding it in the end - it would...

I ended up just sanding it in the end - it would have taken too much of this stuff to get through it all. If I were dealing with just a single spray bomb or roller coat, I would try it again but for...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-01-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
THanks everyone for your interest, this is sold...

THanks everyone for your interest, this is sold firm now. Happy trailering!
Forum: Classified Archives 07-25-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
Hi everyone - this is tentatively sold to a local...

Hi everyone - this is tentatively sold to a local buyer. I will keep this thread updated on whether it firms up or falls through. Thanks!
Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
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Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
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Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
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Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
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Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By coalminecanary
SOLD: $1150 CAD or reasonable offer - Early Trilium project opportunity

I am an infrequent poster here, but you may have seen some of my project questions and other posts from a few years ago. Partway into this restoration, we found a very affordable parcel of land and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-31-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,840
Posted By coalminecanary
Hi Min - I'm glad this thread was resurrected, I...

Hi Min - I'm glad this thread was resurrected, I was searching all over for it a few months ago but wasn't using the right search terms. I thought you might be interested in my work on my roof sag -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By coalminecanary
removed the inside support today and the arch is...

removed the inside support today and the arch is standing tall! I'm super excited about this "upgrade" as I can stand up inside now :-)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By coalminecanary
Thanks! The plywood will be fine as long as...

Thanks!

The plywood will be fine as long as the fiberglass shell does not get compromised (i.e. smashed, cracks or holes drilled). But even if the wood disappears, the final shaped fiberglass arc...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By coalminecanary
Sorry, I don't have a very good "before"...

Sorry, I don't have a very good "before" pictures. The sag was in two spots, circled below. In all these photos, I had already propped the inside up so you can't see the sag, but you can see where...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By coalminecanary
1971 Trillium 1300 gets a new haircut

I'm working on repairing my roof sag on the 71 trill. We had soe sag near the roof vent, causing headroom issues inside and significantly increasing leak risk.

I was going to put a support brace...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-07-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By coalminecanary
Yeah - silicone should not be used on any...

Yeah - silicone should not be used on any fiberglass anywhere for anything! :D

That site gives some of the best fiberglass repair and 12V electrical advice that I've seen anywhere. Definitely...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-06-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By coalminecanary
If you really want to hear about butyl tape, you...

If you really want to hear about butyl tape, you have to check out Compass Marine:

Re-Bedding Deck Hardware Photo Gallery by Compass Marine at pbase.com...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-05-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
I found a canadian dealer for a bunch of this...

I found a canadian dealer for a bunch of this self locking weatherstrip and other trim pieces:

Cooper-Standard Automotive (StanPro) Parts | Hi-Tech Glazing Supplies...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
Amazing, thanks - perfectfit has the one-piece...

Amazing, thanks - perfectfit has the one-piece stuff. Thanks for the tips!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
Scamp seems to be the ONLY place in the world to...

Scamp seems to be the ONLY place in the world to get this stuff!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
Figured it out.. I looked at the profile from the...

Figured it out.. I looked at the profile from the side and the grommet has a built in locking strip that doesn't remove. You just kind of pry them apart...

Now the question is - can i get the same...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
Thanks guys. Will try to get more pix tomorrow....

Thanks guys. Will try to get more pix tomorrow. This is a 1971 Trillium and has the same fixed window front and rear and from my research they are original (they changed to a functioning front window...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By coalminecanary
How to remove and reinstall the "bubble" windows (Trillium 1300)

Hello! We are finally finishing our sanding and prepping to paint. The previous owner had siliconed around the bubble windows - presumably they were leaking. The rubber seems a bit stiff and it was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-22-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,691
Posted By coalminecanary
Thanks - I'm going to seal up all of the ones...

Thanks - I'm going to seal up all of the ones that are clearly asymmetrical and take a look at screens for the others.

Great to hear from the other owners as always!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-21-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,691
Posted By coalminecanary
Drain holes in a Trillium 1300?

Our 71 trillium has been drilled to death in its lifetime. I'm planning to seal it all back up as part of the repaint process.

I'm just wondering if any of the holes in the very bottom are meant...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-21-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
Update - with the stripper I was able to get the...

Update - with the stripper I was able to get the majority of the top paint coats off through scraping - not too bad! We are having a heat wave right now so it's not the most comfortable weather to be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-08-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,318
Posted By coalminecanary
Today was too windy and the stripper dried up...

Today was too windy and the stripper dried up before I got home from work. A lot of paint did come off but I'm going to do a thicker application next time and I'll be sure to do the actual scraping...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-08-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
Since I've settled on a plan now, I'm going to...

Since I've settled on a plan now, I'm going to detail the results in the following thread:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-08-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,318
Posted By coalminecanary
Stripping paint from the fibreglass: Smart Strip results

I'm setting this thread up to detail my experiences with Smart Strip as mentioned here:



Yesterday I did a 6 hour test patch. The first photo here shows the results of that. The top two layers...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-08-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,844
Posted By coalminecanary
Cool - so if I got 4 round lights, I could have...

Cool - so if I got 4 round lights, I could have all four of the dim rings hooked to the running lights, and then the outer pair's bright rings connected to the signals and the inner pair's bright...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,324
Posted By coalminecanary
Interlux should be available at just about any...

Interlux should be available at just about any marine supply store in the country. I have never lived more than a 30 minute drive from shelves full of Interlux (but I've always been near the Great...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
So I took a leap of faith and bought the Smart...

So I took a leap of faith and bought the Smart Strip. I applied two small patches at 2pm and went about my business for the day.

Bottom line: great news!

At 8pm I checked up on it and it had...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-07-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,844
Posted By coalminecanary
I was thinking of replacing my trillium...

I was thinking of replacing my trillium taillights with two pairs of round LED lights. Can you clarify for me how these wire up? Are half the LEDs brighter (for when the brakes are on)?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By coalminecanary
THanks for posting those photos, I may tackle a...

THanks for posting those photos, I may tackle a similar project one day (not this season though!)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
This year's plan is to deal with the stuff below...

This year's plan is to deal with the stuff below the bottom ridge and to re-glass the belly band. I'm going to use 2 part bedliner on the entire trailer beneath the bottom ridge. Then we will use it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By coalminecanary
This is very cool - I was just dreaming about a...

This is very cool - I was just dreaming about a skylight in our trillium - and my ceiling is sagging a bit near the skylight so I need to reinforce it. I thought of doing something similar to modify...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
I have no idea - but the weak frame "recall"...

I have no idea - but the weak frame "recall" started in I think 1973 so maybe the pre-73 trilliums had a totally different frame design? There is another 1971 owner on here somewhere who might be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
I think the body had been removed from the frame...

I think the body had been removed from the frame once before and they used butyl strip to reinstall it. I was thinking the same thing as you - a dense closed cell foam strip between body and frame...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
Check it out - Home Depot appears to carry this...

Check it out - Home Depot appears to carry this stuff:
Peel Away® Smart Strip from Dumond Chemicals, Inc. - Architectural Restoration and Protection...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-05-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,595
Posted By coalminecanary
I was also thinking about cork. This...

I was also thinking about cork.

This Trillium news is great though!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
We had the mechanic inspect the frame and the...

We had the mechanic inspect the frame and the axle is in such good shape he advised not to fiddle with it. When we put this back together with stainless hardware, it will be less of a chore to take...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
The inside is green, but it's cream underneath...

The inside is green, but it's cream underneath the belly band.. go figure!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
The problem with painting over it is that some of...

The problem with painting over it is that some of the paint is peeling, some chipping, some seems OK but then can be scraped off and some is holding steady. It would be a shame to get a nice new...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
So - I answered my own question in regards to the...

So - I answered my own question in regards to the original paint. The bright yellow is definitely an aftermarket paint, and the red was a "red herring". So now I know where to stop with my removal.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
Here's a photo of the frame painted good ol'...

Here's a photo of the frame painted good ol' black. THe axle parts are just oxide red primer (too hard to brush in there).

And here's a link to the continuing saga... starting the body work:...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,011
Posted By coalminecanary
Does anyone know the original 71 Trillium colors? And how can I safely strip paint?

Moving on from my frame work, I'd like to strip the layers of paint from the bottom half (and eventually the top half) of the 1971 Trillium 1300...

I have attached some pictures of what I've done...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
Update: the frame got a clean bill of health -...

Update: the frame got a clean bill of health - mostly surface rust, no welding needed. I did a couple of coats of tremclad high heat enamel (brushed on) and am moving on to the lower half body...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
So I got under the trailer today and removed the...

So I got under the trailer today and removed the spare tire holder - it was bolted to the frame as well as to the body with two large bolts.

All of the robertson head screws came out in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
I took one of the square head screws out last...

I took one of the square head screws out last night and it was only about 1/4 inch long, so it's clearly not going into the frame.

What you see in this picture is a glassed in piece of wood going...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
I'm just going to take all of the robertson...

I'm just going to take all of the robertson screws out and see what happens!

My end goal is stainless bolts that go clear through from the inside of the floor to the bottom of the frame.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
I took some pictures and will upload them when I...

I took some pictures and will upload them when I get to the shop (where my camera's USB cable is)..

Thanks :-)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,468
Posted By coalminecanary
How do I remove the body from the frame? 1971 Trillium 1300

I have a quick question - sounds silly, but how do I remove the body from the frame?

I had four large rusty plates bolted in the corners (visible from inside the bench seat storage areas) but it...
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